Not everyone would sell their new dream house on Philadelphia's Main Line in order to accept a job, but not everyone is Dr. Shannan Boyle Schuster. An Allentown native and mother of two, she grew up around the corner from The Swain School. Returning to the Lehigh Valley to step into the role of Head of School last summer was better than the perfect home. It was the perfect homecoming.
Dr. Schuster brings more than 20 years of experience to The Swain School, an independent day school for preschool to eighth grade with an interdisciplinary learning approach. She started teaching after her graduation from Vanderbilt University with a B.S. in Math, but quickly realized that she wanted to affect more than just the students in her classroom—she wanted to transform every student's entire educational experience. With her sights firmly set on leadership, she earned her M.A. in Educational Administration from Columbia University and her Ed.D. in School Administration from the University of Virginia.
As Head of School, Dr. Schuster continues to teach math in order to connect with both staff and students on an educator level. Her hands-on approach and lifelong passion for education position her to lead the school's vibrant and diverse community, and to positively influence future leaders.
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